One of 15 presidential libraries, visitors are able to experience engaging exhibits and programs, the library aspires to reach a broad and diverse audience in a continuous effort to keep President Truman’s life and legacy alive, emphasizing his ideals of citizenship, learning, and service.
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library
500 US Hwy. 24, Independence, Missouri
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Design Ranch: Truman Library photo shoot. New renovation of 30 million USD.
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David Tjiptogarsono
Design Ranch: Truman Library photo shoot. New renovation of 30 million USD.
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David Tjiptogarsono
Design Ranch: Truman Library photo shoot. New renovation of 30 million USD.
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David Tjiptogarsono
Design Ranch: Truman Library photo shoot. New renovation of 30 million USD.
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David Tjiptogarsono
Design Ranch: Truman Library photo shoot. New renovation of 30 million USD.
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500 US Hwy. 24, Independence, Missouri
Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through December 17 Noon to 5 p.m. Winter Hours: Closed on Sundays, December 24 - March 31 Closed Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day
Historic Sites & Museums, Indoor, Museums
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Eastern Jackson County
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